10/10 How did they do this? The story is based on a manhwa but in the drama they followed an almost different storyline but not different at the same time. In the manhwa there were no filming scene, no telling Siwon's life through a movie, no Dawoon telling his parents to select the movie and Dawoon's mother was a sweetheart. In the manhwa Siwon was bit more of an a$ $hole and Dawoon was a puppy running after him. In the drama Yoonjung never confessed to Siwon. The rumour on the internet and Siwon's childhood photo getting leaked was more intense in the manhwa. They handled the situation more savagely. In short the manhwa was more of a them being savage and the drama covers the same thing but a sweet way. That is why they get all the positive feedback from me. The drama and the manhwa both are 10 on 10 in their own way. The awkwardness you can see in Siwon sometimes is because he is awkward in general. They talk about his in the manhwa. It wasn't them being awkward while acting. When Dawoon dreamed about Siwon after their fight, you can clearly see Siwon being different, as in clingier. The actors did a great job here as well. 10 on 10 again. Also they didn't introduce two important characters which I assume leaves a door for second season. Or should I say one? The guy singing at the beach is one of them. Siwon and Dawoon's friend Bawoo (the guy with glasses who saved Yoonjung form the stalker) was an out gay in the manhwa and the singer is his love interest. The other one is Dawoon's cousin. They had a lot of history. I'm highly anticipating a second season. They need to cover Dawoon's struggle too. Overall, hats off to the whole team.
10/10 I NEED A SEASON 2 SO BAD THIS IS SO GOOD and dare I say this kbl has like the best cast ever... They're all so pretty and Joowan's smile is so beautiful I swear u could have the worst day ever and his smile would make ur whole day better We got Taevin as Myungha and Joowan as Yeowoon as the main cast & Minsu as Sangwon and Woongki as Kyunghoon along with others as the supporting cast. At first it seems like Myungha has entered some kind of virtual game where his goal is to make Yeowoon happy but by the end It looks like Myungha was just given another chance to life and happiness because of his past life where he committed suicide and ended up regretting it in the last moment I can't believe this finished airing in just 2 weeks.. this series got me so attached to the characters I'm gonna miss my pookies I really hope to see them again in the future d
8/10 Truly shoking, yet so addictive This series is a shocking portrayal of humans' lowest, darkest sides. It highlights the extraordinary cruelty within the sex industry as the daily occurrence it usually is; very realistically so. Therefore, this drama comes with a trigger warning in capital letters. Please mind that I do not joke around with these kinds of warning! Also, in a roundabout way, this should remind you to pay people respect - regardless of their occupation. After all, while most of us have 'respectable' jobs, people easily forget to be thankful for others willing to do those 'not respectable' ones. Never forget that prostitutes - especially those from sex/ human trafficking - lead a far more dangerous live as they are the ones people with the most dangerous and/or extraordinary kinks go to! This drama will show you some of those types of kinks - so, if you watch this, take these issues seriously! Unscrupulous sex traffickers and pimps are represented in ways so real you will need a moment for yourself after each gruesome episode. It will remind you that we are all really privileged no matter how 'ordinary' our life might seem. I was truly impressed in the best worst ways.
10/10 Your heart won't ever forget this series One of the bestest bl ever!! Deserves more success and recognition. Just go and watch it rn guys! You'll thank me later. The actors nailed it!! Their chemistry>>>>>>>>>> I am so down for them. A Great story, with breathtaking cinematography and the music guys, so beautiful perfect!! My words won't ever do justice to how beautiful this series was. I sincerely thank the director and writer for bringing this beautiful masterpiece to us. In short this bl is so precious to me aka this series is engraved in my heart!! You won't ever regret watching it. Looking forward to see more projects from them.
who is paradoxically pink here? Not having read the original manga, i can't tell the extent to which the storyline has been adapted. Most viewers claim absence of harmlessly fatal banters (laughs) and complained of shallow interactions between the leads. This short series on V:ki took me too long to complete. I would blame the cinematography because journalism was different from it's contemporaries as a premise, years ago. However the narrative contained typical elements like reserved and disciplined passive partner, cynical and carefree aggressive partner who flirts women prior to realizing his feelings for his colleague. An EXILE enthusiast pointed out that the agencies of Keito and Yutaro respectively, planned their promotion outside the insular country hence opted a BI. Fortunately, they won't be dragged into toxic shipping culture owing to no stipulated work partnership contracts. Opening theme song is playful and slow unlike most J series. The chemistry between main leads neither impressed nor disappointed me thus i can't recommend this series..... gomen.
10/10 Have tissue ready. As with most Japanese BLs the storyline is amazing. I assume there is lots of Japanese culture brought to life in the approach being made in this story. You will learn by episode 1 or 2 one of the main leads dies. The way he still interacts in the story is where the Japanese culture part comes through. There is a similar storyline in HP series when talking about the deathly hallows, so it's not as creepy as it sounds (I have seen negative reviews addressing this). This is a love story that gives a chance, their "miracle", to love to the fullest with their remaining time. Be prepared to cry, a lot.
9/10 So00000 cute! Love love love! This drama was absolutely adorable. It's hard for me to watch Japanese BL's and rate them so high mainly because Japanese BL's can be. dragged out a lot. But this drama was so cute. There was great character development and it didn't feel dragged out at all. Although I do have the say the last episode didn't make any sense to me but I let it slide because the couple is so cute. I liked the whole idea of the bad luck thing. The honesty and love it all. And the way Naoya looked at (I forgot his name..) was so adoring to watch. I loved it so much. The look of love is what it was really about. Overall great drama. Loved it a lot.
10/10 Outstanding drama; one of the best BL dramas. A truly outstanding drama. Complex, emotional, affirming and very well executed. The story of first love, lost then found, told over a decade. Starts with a declaration of finding first love, and then goes back a decade of backstory. Reveals itself to be a complex, innocent, quite dark at times, but always with a sweet overtone. It then ultimately is a story of finding, losing and regaining that love. Performances are exceptional, across all characters, but the leads are outstanding (both as teenagers and adults). Completely believable, totally compelling. The ten year span allows for dramatic use of the changing norms. The sincerity of the storytelling is powerfully done.
10/10 A must watch The acting is amazing. The characters are so endearing and likeable, the music is beautiful and memorable and the script is poetic. I had no clue what I was getting into watching this drama, but if you love K-Dramas, then you'll love this J-Drama about two college students that bond over food and forge a friendship and romance against the odds. It's a wonderful, heartwarming journey that' have you smiling, laughing and crying nearly every episode. This short series based on a manga series by the same name is so easy to get into, due to engaging and relatable situations and acting that rivals many Academy award winning roles, I wholeheartedly recommend this beautiful series to anyone that loves stories of deep friendship, and love. I'm hoping for a Season 2!
7/10 Stay Hopeful After The Rain This Japanese BL series tells a story about two twenty something guys who used to be high school friends. The story unfolds as one of them confessed his feelings that he used to bury along with their past. The plot of this series was simple but powerful. It was well directed and acted. It has a good ending and not boring at all. Definitely one you should put on your watch list.
10/10 A sad slow sweet burn Brilliant naunced acting, great directing. Captures beautifully how love can grow out of shared pain. Hagiwara is so well portrayed that a viewer can not only feel his torment, but fall more than a little in love with his striking beauty, care for others and sensitivity. Sei is more complex... harder to warm to until you realise that he's like that from loss and trauma, and his reserve barely holds his inner torment in check. The viewer wants them both to have something better, but asks at first..."but is this it?" "....until one sees the effects of shared care and tenderness on them both. I actually had to re-watch to truly appreciate it because it's all so finely naunced... so don't watch unless you are prepared to give it your full attention! The only negative I have is that after seeing all that and growing to feel for them both, I wanted to see more at the end of their healing together. It felt like it ended 15 minutes early. Such a shame that there is no translation of the novel, ! would love to read it in English. Hint!!!
7110 Call Him Yuki Already! This is not the first Japanese BL series about actors and film making. But this is the first one which digs deeper into the film making factor. And the knowledge about it makes the plot even more interesting. The acting was decent, the plot was straight forward without any major plot twist and it has a happy ending. There's only a simple plot twist which can already be successfully guessed by the audience at least I did). The main leads developed a great chemistry, although when it comes to the intimate scenes, something was missing. The story was sweet and enjoyable, although there's something that's still bothering me till the end. Why Asami kept calling him Shirasaki-kun, when Yuki already called him by his first name? In my opinion, this is one of the many things that made things a little awkward.
8/10 Goblin Love Story!? .... BL!? This has to be one of my favorite KBL's of all time. It really took me by surprise. While the production quality may not be perfect, it's also not bad in the slightest. The plot is actually very intriguing, and the plot twist-UGH! loved it. The acting is good, the chemistry is there, and the kisses!! I always find myself praising KBL's when they don't do the dead fish kiss. I think they did a really good job with each characters backstories, the evil spirit was also a fun aspect. One thing is that the last episode felt a bit rushed, I wish there was more time to resolve everything. Overall, this series was so funny and so entertaining, I'm really glad I watched this and I hope for a second season.
7/10 When Hate Turns Into Love The Proper Way To Write Love isn't actually as bad as some people claim, but it does have noticeable plot holes, and a few scenes feel pretty boring. I know it's fiction, but part of creating a good series or movie is making the storytelling believable. That's why it felt unrealistic that Natsuo was already into Hiro from the very first episode. Even if he said it was "love at first sight," no normal person would ask a stranger to date them the second time they meet - that would probably freak anyone out. Another thing: they've already hung out several times and even dated, yet they still haven't exchanged phone numbers? That just doesn't make sense. And I still don't get why Hiro pretended his hand was injured when the show never explains how it supposedly happened - especially since he was faking it. Even though the series is short, there are fillers and scenes that don't really serve a purpose. I did enjoy the rivalry/love triangle in episode 5, though. It added some much-needed spice to the story. And honestly,! have to admit that I enjoy dramas like this just as much as l love wholesome, fluffy ones. It's pretty shameless that Hiro's former classmates are still criticizing him even though they're already adults. They still act like high schoolers, which feels unbelievable to me. Conclusion: I see the series as a revenge story with a twist: Hiro ends up falling in love with Natsuo. The plot may start with revenge, but the genre evolves along the way - and really love Hiro's character growth. Natsuo, on the other hand, is a walking green flag. Hiro probably just misunderstood him back in high school. Overall, it's a watchable series and good for killing time, but nothing groundbreaking.
10/10 Insanely Good I genuinely loved Punks Triangle! It's pure gold-fresh, breathtaking, and brilliantly executed. The concept is unique, and it's one of those BLs that keeps you engaged from start to finish. The story follows Chiaki, a reserved and awkward guy who's passionate about fashion and inspired by someone. The plot is simple, yet it manages to feel distinct. Chiaki finds himself torn between Enaga and EA, only to discover that they're the same person. He meets Enaga at fashion school where they become project partners. There's a reason EA needs to hide his identity, but I won't say more-you'll have to watch it yourself to avoid spoilers. The chemistry between the leads is palpable, and the height difference is absolutely adorable. Honestly, I loved everything about this series-from the acting and cinematography to the plot, character development, and even the soundtrack. Every song perfectly matches the mood of each scene. If I could rate it 10000/10, I absolutely would. Overall, Punks Triangle is a masterpiece and a must-watch.
10/10 "Guilty Pleasure" The one and only written review threw me for a loop. I must admit I had to resort to Al interpretation to understand its meaning. However, l am compelled to give it 10 stars to offset this either intentional or erroneous rating. I mostly agree with the review but in a completely positive direction: "Therapy Game is a fast, hot, melodramatic romance that leans heavily into old-school BL tropes. Intense attraction, clear romantic roles, and nonstop progression. It's simple, emotionally restrained, logically straightforward, and very efficient-no filler, no overthinking, just pure genre satisfaction." Although the series was quite short, it did make it to emotional love in the end. I really enjoyed this sweet series and it checked all the boxes for a true guilty pleasure!
This series had me hooked with its first episode that showed a different side of cinema-a side that recognises sexual abuse, social stigmatisation, and discrimination. We see a lot of (mainly emotional pain, especially in Ice and Saint as they look back on their shared past, the highs they experienced together and the lows they had to get through alone. Within the first half of the series, there are lots of flashbacks to give us an increasingly clearer idea of just how much pain both protagonists went through after they were forcefully broken up. We also see misunderstandings of the past being resolved through hard, honest conversations. The second half of the series is dedicated to the challenges they face after resolving those misunderstandings. They question whether to give their love a second chance and whether they can defend their love against the world this time around. This is also emphasised by Ice's best friend's student short film the protagonists star in, that is set in the 90s, with a story that is quite similar to their own im regards to the hardships they face. While there are many sweet moments in-between, this series explicitly revolves around serious topics, such as suicide, hate crimes, rape/sexual harassment and assault, rejection, and forced prostitution. Those topics are handled with care and insight-they might show you a side you never considered before. However, if these topics are triggers for you, refrain from watching this series no matter how good it is-put your mental well-being first! To lighten the mood, there are two side-couples with quite a good amount of screen time as well: Two of their male costars who have difficulties about their transition from friends to lovers and their director and producer (both female students) who becomes a really sweet, affectionate couple. All in all, lam quite impressed by the story as it is a very realistic one as well. The cinematography is great most of the time and so is the acting. I will definitely watch it again in the future.
8/10 Interminable(2025) 8/10 Overall Review Interminable is a refreshing and well-crafted historical drama series. The storytelling unfolds gradually in each episode, allowing the narrative to develop naturally with clear cause-and-effect relationships. Although the series is only lightly inspired by historical contexts, the time period is immediately recognizable through its meticulous production design. The costumes and set design alone clearly reflect the era, and this aspect deserves special praise for its authenticity and attention to detail. In terms of characters and performances, I have followed the cast since their previous work in The Sign, and they once again deliver strong and convincing performances in this series. The actors successfully convey emotional depth, making it easy for viewers to connect with and empathize with their characters. The intimate scenes between the main couple are handled with great sensitivity and emotional intention. Rather than focusing on explicit physicality, these moments emphasize closeness, emotional reasoning, and character motivation, resulting in scenes that feel meaningful and beautifully presented. The soundtrack is another standout element of the series. It blends traditional Thai musical elements seamlessly with emotional scoring that complements the characters' inner states. The music significantly enhances the overall viewing experience. In particular, the theme song Interminable, performed by Prang Prangthip, is exceptionally beautiful and fits the tone and atmosphere of the series perfectly. Overall, Interminable is a high-quality drama series that I would highly recommend. It is thoughtfully produced, emotionally engaging, and stands out as another strong addition to the genre. The series is available for streaming on iQIYI.
10/10 A dark korean BL Korean seroche with actors all over thirty (31, 33, 34) and all of them, as is often the case in East Asia, looked ten years younger. I was curious about the project. The first parts were gloomy and at the same time seductive, rough. I had already seen actor Jeong Ri U, who plays Jeonghan, somewhere and at first I didn't know whether to hate or love him, because from a despot and a rude man he gradually turned out to be an unhappy loving lamb. In any case, he charmed me over the course not only with how he portrayed the character, but also with his aura, appearance, tall figure, long fingers. In the dark beginning, in his apartment that looked like a poorly lit pharmacy, he sexually abused his half-cousin Ilya, whom the creators hit on the head with a frying pan so that he would have the affine up to his eyes and look like E.T. at first. But everything gradually changed, especially with the incredible turn in the characters' behavior. I fell in love with both of them. There were also small flaws in the processing and details, but that was not important. What was important was how addictive the whole story made me with the Korean acting's austere coldness and unmistakable deep-sounding language... just great. I also really liked Suhyo- the cafe manager with his beautiful Korean face, this time without affine. Great satisfaction.
9/10 Heart-warming, cute and satisfying I went into this drama completely blind. It was simply beautiful. The premise is intriguing and the characterisation and misunderstandings make it so interesting and relatable. You can really empathise with the main character's point of view and work-life stress. It makes you think about how easy it is to misinterpret people, and how misguided behaviour can be harmful yet easily resolved if you allow it. This drama has no toxic notes but leaves you with a nice and happy feeling.
The story is based on a manhwa but in the drama they followed an almost different storyline but not different at the same time. In the manhwa there were no filming scene, no telling Siwon's life through a movie, no Dawoon telling his parents to select the movie and Dawoon's mother was a sweetheart. In the manhwa Siwon was bit more of an a$ $hole and Dawoon was a puppy running after him. In the drama Yoonjung never confessed to Siwon.
The rumour on the internet and Siwon's childhood photo getting leaked was more intense in the manhwa. They handled the situation more savagely. In short the manhwa was more of a them being savage and the drama covers the same thing but a sweet way. That is why they get all the positive feedback from me. The drama and the manhwa both are 10 on 10 in their own way. The awkwardness you can see in Siwon sometimes is because he is awkward in general.
They talk about his in the manhwa. It wasn't them being awkward while acting. When Dawoon dreamed about Siwon after their fight, you can clearly see Siwon being different, as in clingier. The actors did a great job here as well. 10 on 10 again. Also they didn't introduce two important characters which I assume leaves a door for second season.
Or should I say one? The guy singing at the beach is one of them. Siwon and Dawoon's friend Bawoo (the guy with glasses who saved Yoonjung form the stalker) was an out gay in the manhwa and the singer is his love interest. The other one is Dawoon's cousin. They had a lot of history. I'm highly anticipating a second season. They need to cover Dawoon's struggle too. Overall, hats off to the whole team.
THIS IS SO GOOD and dare I say this kbl has like the best cast ever... They're all so pretty and Joowan's smile is so beautiful I swear u could have the worst day ever and his smile would make ur whole day better
We got Taevin as Myungha and Joowan as Yeowoon as the main cast & Minsu as Sangwon and Woongki as Kyunghoon along with others as the supporting cast.
At first it seems like Myungha has entered some kind of virtual game where his goal is to make Yeowoon happy but by the end It looks like Myungha was just given another chance to life and happiness because of his past life where he committed suicide and ended up regretting it in the last moment I can't believe this finished airing in just 2 weeks.. this series got me so attached to the characters I'm gonna miss my pookies
I really hope to see them again in the
future d
This series is a shocking portrayal of humans' lowest, darkest sides.
It highlights the extraordinary cruelty within the sex industry as the daily occurrence it usually is; very realistically so.
Therefore, this drama comes with a trigger warning in capital letters. Please mind that I do not joke around with these kinds of warning!
Also, in a roundabout way, this should remind you to pay people respect - regardless of their occupation. After all, while most of us have 'respectable' jobs, people easily forget to be thankful for others willing to do those 'not respectable' ones.
Never forget that prostitutes - especially those from sex/ human trafficking - lead a far more dangerous live as they are the ones people with the most dangerous and/or extraordinary kinks go to!
This drama will show you some of those types of kinks - so, if you watch this, take these issues seriously!
Unscrupulous sex traffickers and pimps are represented in ways so real you will need a moment for yourself after each gruesome episode. It will remind you that we are all really privileged no matter how 'ordinary' our life might seem.
I was truly impressed in the best worst ways.
One of the bestest bl ever!! Deserves more success and recognition. Just go and watch it rn guys! You'll thank me later. The actors nailed it!! Their chemistry>>>>>>>>>> I am so down for them. A Great story, with breathtaking cinematography and the music guys, so beautiful perfect!!
My words won't ever do justice to how beautiful this series was. I sincerely thank the director and writer for bringing this beautiful masterpiece to us. In short this bl is so precious to me aka this series is engraved in my heart!! You won't ever regret watching it. Looking forward to see more projects from them.
Not having read the original manga, i can't tell the extent to which the storyline has been adapted. Most viewers claim absence of harmlessly fatal banters (laughs) and complained of shallow interactions between the leads. This short series on V:ki took me too long to complete. I would blame the cinematography because journalism was different from it's contemporaries as a premise, years ago. However the narrative contained typical elements like reserved and disciplined passive partner, cynical and carefree aggressive partner who flirts women prior to realizing his feelings for his colleague. An EXILE enthusiast pointed out that the agencies of Keito and Yutaro respectively, planned their promotion outside the insular country hence opted a BI.
Fortunately, they won't be dragged into toxic shipping culture owing to no stipulated work partnership contracts.
Opening theme song is playful and slow unlike most J series.
The chemistry between main leads neither impressed nor disappointed me thus i can't recommend this series..... gomen.
As with most Japanese BLs the storyline is amazing. I assume there is lots of Japanese culture brought to life in the approach being made in this story. You will learn by episode 1 or 2 one of the main leads dies. The way he still interacts in the story is where the Japanese culture part comes through. There is a similar storyline in HP series when talking about the deathly hallows, so it's not as creepy as it sounds (I have seen negative reviews addressing this).
This is a love story that gives a chance, their "miracle", to love to the fullest with their remaining time. Be prepared to cry, a lot.
This drama was absolutely adorable. It's hard for me to watch Japanese BL's and rate them so high mainly because Japanese BL's can be. dragged out a lot. But this drama was so cute. There was great character development and it didn't feel dragged out at all. Although I do have the say the last episode didn't make any sense to me but I let it slide because the couple is so cute. I liked the whole idea of the bad luck thing. The honesty and love it all. And the way Naoya looked at (I forgot his name..) was so adoring to watch. I loved it so much. The look of love is what it was really about. Overall great drama. Loved it a lot.
A truly outstanding drama. Complex, emotional, affirming and very well executed. The story of first love, lost then found, told over a decade. Starts with a declaration of finding first love, and then goes back a decade of backstory.
Reveals itself to be a complex, innocent, quite dark at times, but always with a sweet overtone. It then ultimately is a story of finding, losing and regaining that love.
Performances are exceptional, across all characters, but the leads are outstanding (both as teenagers and adults).
Completely believable, totally compelling. The ten year span allows for dramatic use of the changing norms. The sincerity of the storytelling is powerfully done.
The acting is amazing. The characters are so endearing and likeable, the music is beautiful and memorable and the script is poetic.
I had no clue what I was getting into watching this drama, but if you love K-Dramas, then you'll love this J-Drama about two college students that bond over food and forge a friendship and romance against the odds. It's a wonderful, heartwarming journey that' have you smiling, laughing and crying nearly every episode.
This short series based on a manga series by the same name is so easy to get into, due to engaging and relatable situations and acting that rivals many Academy award winning roles, I wholeheartedly recommend this beautiful series to anyone that loves stories of deep friendship, and love. I'm hoping for a Season 2!
This Japanese BL series tells a story about two twenty something guys who used to be high school friends. The story unfolds as one of them confessed his feelings that he used to bury along with their past. The plot of this series was simple but powerful. It was well directed and acted. It has a good ending and not boring at all. Definitely one you should put on your watch list.
Brilliant naunced acting, great directing. Captures beautifully how love can grow out of shared pain. Hagiwara is so well portrayed that a viewer can not only feel his torment, but fall more than a little in love with his striking beauty, care for others and sensitivity.
Sei is more complex... harder to warm to until you realise that he's like that from loss and trauma, and his reserve barely holds his inner torment in check. The viewer wants them both to have something better, but asks at first..."but is this it?"
"....until one sees the effects of shared care and
tenderness on them both.
I actually had to re-watch to truly appreciate it because it's all so finely naunced... so don't watch unless you are prepared to give it your full attention!
The only negative I have is that after seeing all that and growing to feel for them both, I wanted to see more at the end of their healing together. It felt like it ended 15 minutes early.
Such a shame that there is no translation of the novel, ! would love to read it in English. Hint!!!
This is not the first Japanese BL series about actors and film making. But this is the first one which digs deeper into the film making factor. And the knowledge about it makes the plot even more interesting. The acting was decent, the plot was straight forward without any major plot twist and it has a happy ending. There's only a simple plot twist which can already be successfully guessed by the audience at least I did). The main leads developed a great chemistry, although when it comes to the intimate scenes, something was missing. The story was sweet and enjoyable, although there's something that's still bothering me till the end. Why Asami kept calling him Shirasaki-kun, when Yuki already called him by his first name? In my opinion, this is one of the many things that made things a little awkward.
This has to be one of my favorite KBL's of all time. It really took me by surprise. While the production quality may not be perfect, it's also not bad in the slightest.
The plot is actually very intriguing, and the plot twist-UGH! loved it. The acting is good, the chemistry is there, and the kisses!! I always find myself praising KBL's when they don't do the dead fish kiss.
I think they did a really good job with each characters backstories, the evil spirit was also a fun aspect. One thing is that the last episode felt a bit rushed, I wish there was more time to resolve everything.
Overall, this series was so funny and so entertaining, I'm really glad I watched this and I hope for a second season.
The Proper Way To Write Love isn't actually as bad as some people claim, but it does have noticeable plot holes, and a few scenes feel pretty boring.
I know it's fiction, but part of creating a good series or movie is making the storytelling believable. That's why it felt unrealistic that Natsuo was already into Hiro from the very first episode. Even if he said it was "love at first sight," no normal person would ask a stranger to date them the second time they meet - that would probably freak anyone out.
Another thing: they've already hung out several times and even dated, yet they still haven't exchanged phone numbers? That just doesn't make sense. And I still don't get why Hiro pretended his hand was injured when the show never explains how it supposedly happened - especially since he was faking it. Even though the series is short, there are fillers and scenes that don't really serve a purpose.
I did enjoy the rivalry/love triangle in episode 5, though. It added some much-needed spice to the story. And honestly,! have to admit that I enjoy dramas like this just as much as l love wholesome, fluffy ones.
It's pretty shameless that Hiro's former classmates are still criticizing him even though they're already adults. They still act like high schoolers, which feels unbelievable to me.
Conclusion: I see the series as a revenge story with a twist:
Hiro ends up falling in love with Natsuo. The plot may start with revenge, but the genre evolves along the way - and really love Hiro's character growth. Natsuo, on the other hand, is a walking green flag. Hiro probably just misunderstood him back in high school.
Overall, it's a watchable series and good for killing time, but nothing groundbreaking.
I genuinely loved Punks Triangle! It's pure gold-fresh, breathtaking, and brilliantly executed. The concept is unique, and it's one of those BLs that keeps you engaged from start to finish.
The story follows Chiaki, a reserved and awkward guy who's passionate about fashion and inspired by someone. The plot is simple, yet it manages to feel distinct. Chiaki finds himself torn between Enaga and EA, only to discover that they're the same person. He meets Enaga at fashion school where they become project partners. There's a reason EA needs to hide his identity, but I won't say more-you'll have to watch it yourself to avoid spoilers.
The chemistry between the leads is palpable, and the height difference is absolutely adorable. Honestly, I loved everything about this series-from the acting and cinematography to the plot, character development, and even the soundtrack. Every song perfectly matches the mood of each scene.
If I could rate it 10000/10, I absolutely would. Overall, Punks Triangle is a masterpiece and a must-watch.
The one and only written review threw me for a loop. I must admit I had to resort to Al interpretation to understand its meaning. However, l am compelled to give it 10 stars to offset this either intentional or erroneous rating. I mostly agree with the review but in a completely positive direction:
"Therapy Game is a fast, hot, melodramatic romance that leans heavily into old-school BL tropes. Intense attraction, clear romantic roles, and nonstop progression. It's simple, emotionally restrained, logically straightforward, and very efficient-no filler, no overthinking, just pure genre satisfaction." Although the series was quite short, it did make it to emotional love in the end. I really enjoyed this sweet series and it checked all the boxes for a true guilty pleasure!
We see a lot of (mainly emotional pain, especially in Ice and Saint as they look back on their shared past, the highs they experienced together and the lows they had to get through alone.
Within the first half of the series, there are lots of flashbacks to give us an increasingly clearer idea of just how much pain both protagonists went through after they were forcefully broken up. We also see misunderstandings of the past being resolved through hard, honest conversations.
The second half of the series is dedicated to the challenges they face after resolving those misunderstandings. They question whether to give their love a second chance and whether they can defend their love against the world this time around. This is also emphasised by Ice's best friend's student short film the protagonists star in, that is set in the 90s, with a story that is quite similar to their own im regards to the hardships they face.
While there are many sweet moments in-between, this series explicitly revolves around serious topics, such as suicide, hate crimes, rape/sexual harassment and assault, rejection, and forced prostitution. Those topics are handled with care and insight-they might show you a side you never considered before.
However, if these topics are triggers for you, refrain from watching this series no matter how good it is-put your mental well-being first!
To lighten the mood, there are two side-couples with quite a good amount of screen time as well: Two of their male costars who have difficulties about their transition from friends to lovers and their director and producer (both female students) who becomes a really sweet, affectionate couple.
All in all, lam quite impressed by the story as it is a very realistic one as well. The cinematography is great most of the time and so is the acting. I will definitely watch it again in the future.
Overall Review Interminable is a refreshing and well-crafted historical drama series. The storytelling unfolds gradually in each episode, allowing the narrative to develop naturally with clear cause-and-effect relationships. Although the series is only lightly inspired by historical contexts, the time period is immediately recognizable through its meticulous production design. The costumes and set design alone clearly reflect the era, and this aspect deserves special praise for its authenticity and attention to detail.
In terms of characters and performances, I have followed the cast since their previous work in The Sign, and they once again deliver strong and convincing performances in this series. The actors successfully convey emotional depth, making it easy for viewers to connect with and empathize with their characters. The intimate scenes between the main couple are handled with great sensitivity and emotional intention. Rather than focusing on explicit physicality, these moments emphasize closeness, emotional reasoning, and character motivation, resulting in scenes that feel meaningful and beautifully presented.
The soundtrack is another standout element of the series. It blends traditional Thai musical elements seamlessly with emotional scoring that complements the characters' inner states. The music significantly enhances the overall viewing experience. In particular, the theme song Interminable, performed by Prang Prangthip, is exceptionally beautiful and fits the tone and atmosphere of the series perfectly.
Overall, Interminable is a high-quality drama series that I would highly recommend. It is thoughtfully produced, emotionally engaging, and stands out as another strong addition to the genre. The series is available for streaming on iQIYI.
Korean seroche with actors all over thirty (31, 33, 34) and all of them, as is often the case in East Asia, looked ten years younger. I was curious about the project. The first parts were gloomy and at the same time seductive, rough.
I had already seen actor Jeong Ri U, who plays Jeonghan, somewhere and at first I didn't know whether to hate or love him, because from a despot and a rude man he gradually turned out to be an unhappy loving lamb. In any case, he charmed me over the course not only with how he portrayed the character, but also with his aura, appearance, tall figure, long fingers. In the dark beginning, in his apartment that looked like a poorly lit pharmacy, he sexually abused his half-cousin Ilya, whom the creators hit on the head with a frying pan so that he would have the affine up to his eyes and look like E.T. at first. But everything gradually changed, especially with the incredible turn in the characters' behavior. I fell in love with both of them. There were also small flaws in the processing and details, but that was not important. What was important was how addictive the whole story made me with the Korean acting's austere coldness and unmistakable deep-sounding language... just great.
I also really liked Suhyo- the cafe manager with his beautiful Korean face, this time without affine. Great satisfaction.
I went into this drama completely blind. It was simply beautiful. The premise is intriguing and the characterisation and misunderstandings make it so interesting and relatable.
You can really empathise with the main character's point of view and work-life stress. It makes you think about how easy it is to misinterpret people, and how misguided behaviour can be harmful yet easily resolved if you allow it. This drama has no toxic notes but leaves you with a nice and happy feeling.